Tag Archives: Health

For the first time, mindfulness meditation has been linked with reduced stress while waiting for potentially bad news. At last: Control the Worry of Waiting None of the techniques we use to offset worry have been shown to reduce ...

Thirdhand smoke results when exhaled smoke and smoke emanating from the tip of burning cigarettes gets on surfaces such as clothing, hair, homes, and cars. Photo Credit: UCR University Communications. Thirdhand Smoke Exposure Effects on Liver and Brain Found ...

New study examined the effects of learning and trait anxiety in eye gazing patterns in children. Eye Patterns in Children: The Development of Anxiety and Emotion New study by UCR psychology professor finds that children pay close attention to ...

Image: Thinkstock: Vladimir Amdt, Dirk Schroder and saginbay Solar eclipses and laser pointers pose similar eye hazards Much attention is focused on the potential dangers that the upcoming solar eclipse will pose to the unprotected eye. But health experts ...

The top photo shows the new device. The bottom photo is the ‘old’ standard device. Photos Courtesy of J. Diedrich, UC Riverside. Physicians Evaluate New Device to Test for Cervical Cancer UC Riverside-led research finds the new device is ...

Although it can be difficult to avoid ever getting a foodborne illness, there are some things you can do to minimize your risk. Image: Thinkstock/Highwaystarz-Photography Foodborne illness is often avoidable HERSHEY, Pa. — Each year, Americans develop more than ...

Kelly Huffman Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Could Have Transgenerational Effects New study by UCR psychology professor finds that prenatal ethanol exposure (from maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy) causes abnormalities in the brain and behavior that may be passed on ...

Photo: Shutterstock Click for a full size image You should care about your doctor’s health, because it matters to yours Alex Broom When doctors struggle with health issues, the human side of the care they are trained to give ...

Rachel Wu Click for a full size image You’re Not Too Old to Learn That New theory by UC Riverside psychology professor suggests that adults can combat cognitive aging by learning like an infant By Mojgan Sherkat One day, ...

Image: Thinkstock/Jupiterimages Click for a full size image Exercise helps to keep seniors safe from falls Each day, more than 800 Americans suffer a hip fracture. Most of those fractures are due to falls, and most happen to seniors, ...

An All-American meal. Cropped from firsttubedotcom/flickr, CC BY Click for a full size image Restaurants pledged to make kids’ meals healthier – but the data show not much has changed Chain restaurants are not known for serving up healthy ...

Back pain Image: Penn State Click for a full size image Taking control of back pain About 80 percent of the population will experience at least one significant episode of back pain in their lifetime. When it happens, most ...

Eating healthfully adds up quickly. Fruits and veg-shutterstock Click for a full size image Does a healthy diet have to come at a hefty price? Imagine you’re in the aisle of your favorite grocery store, bombarded with hundreds of ...

You Aren’t Alone in Feeling Down By Mojgan Sherkat New study by UC Riverside psychology professor proves that even optimists get the blues Waiting for those tests results? Waiting to hear who won the election? And while waiting, does ...

Image: shutterstock Click for a full size image Sleep deprivation costs the economy billions – and sends workers to an early grave The British economy loses £40 billion a year due to sleep deprivation, according to a new study. Beyond ...

Image shows neurons from the cingulate cortex of mouse brain. CREDIT: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS. Click for a full size image What Makes a Neuron a Neuron? By Iqbal Pittalwala UC Riverside-led research finds clues in RNA-binding proteins in brain cells It ...

Image: Thinkstock/Dynamic Graphics Click for a full size image Toy safety tips for the holidays – and year-round Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it’s important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season to ...

Sasangohar working on tool to monitor stress levels and increase efficiency in nursing field High workload and stress are becoming major contributors to medical errors in modern nursing. Nurses interact with a wide range of medical equipment in a highly ...